Out-off-Favor India on Tuesday confirmed his love for Ajinkya Rahane for Test cricket and said that his hunger to return to the national team continues. The 36 -year -old last played a Test for India in July 2023 during the West Indies Tour, but his form in domestic cricket has been extraordinary in formats this season. “I’m batting well now. Mushtaq Ali has gone very well. I have scored runs in earlier matches. I am happy with my batting,” Rahen wins Haryana after entering the Ranji Trophy semi -finals Said with
Leading Mumbai from the front, Rahane scripted a magnificent second innings for a brilliant return, sealing the win of 152 runs.
Raharan, who was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction, has been in red-hot form in his last 10 innings, with three 90-plas scores, an 80-plus knock and now a century in the quarterfinals.
“Domestic cricket has given me everything and because of this I still have that passion. I still love that game. I respect cricket.
“I don’t know what will happen in future. But Abhi too. Rahane further said that his focus is on giving his best to step on the field every time.
“I always feel that I should play cricket with a good attitude and give more than 100 percent. Whatever happens in the future, no one can stop it. My job is to play cricket with a good attitude. . And whatever happens in whatever happens, the future will be good.
“If you are not hungry, there is nothing inside. Therefore, you should feel hungry to play. But, now, my brain is in domestic cricket.
“Batting, bowling, and performance can always go up and down. But the strength for me is my attitude. And, I play with this passion. As I said, for me, Test cricket is always at the top.
And, that hunger is still alive. The fire inside me is still alive. “The experienced campaigner said,” But, for me, all this is about giving his best for Mumbai. As I said, you never know what will happen in future. Time change. So, all this is about giving their best, and keep correctioning day by day, “he said.
Rahane credited his team-first mentality for his unwavering passion for the game.
“I think my focus has always been on the team. I want to develop this team in the same way. Everyone’s attention is on the team. Nobody is more than the team,” Raine said, who said to India, who has one to India Leaded the magnificent exam. Series in Australia in the absence of Virat Kohli in 2020-21.
“I do what is necessary for the team. As long as you are on the field, you have to give your best. Batting, bowling and fielding are the things you can control.” India’s next test assignment is against England in June, marking the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle. Asked if he was returning there, Rahane refused to read a lot in it.
“This is in June. There is still a lot of time.
“Right now, we have a Ranji Trophy semi -final to play. We will go home tomorrow, take a few days off, and then focus on the next match,” he said.
The KKR captaincy is empty with Shreyas Iyer released by KKR and now the head of Punjab Kings. Both Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer are seen at the forefront of the role.
But Rahane dismissed any discussion with the franchise about the captaincy.
“No such conversations have taken place yet. So far no one knows anything.
“When this happens, you will know in front of me. And then, you will call me to congratulate me.” Asked whether he was mentally prepared for the role when he was given a chance, Rahane responded with confidence.
“I have seen every situation. I have previously captained, played in different circumstances, and know to handle the responsibility.
“So, whatever responsibility I am given to me, I am ready for it. But perhaps all of you will know in front of me …” On his captaincy philosophy, he said: “As a captain, you have to develop . It is important to understand the mindset of every player.
“My job is to bring the best in my colleagues, to give them confidence, so that they can go ahead and play great cricket.
“This is never about a person, it’s about how the team performs together. If you want to achieve a big goal, you need the whole team, not only one player. ” The BCCI has said that senior players participate in domestic cricket, and Rahane welcomed the move.
“For the last two-three years, BCCI is emphasizing that available players will have to play domestic cricket. This is a very positive step.
“When experienced players participate, it helps young people to learn. We all came through domestic cricket, and playing here gives us a valuable game time.
“BCCI has taken a great decision, and I believe this rule is helping Indian cricket grow.”
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